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Common medical test linked to 5% of cancers, study suggests: ‘Use them wisely’

April 16, 2025

Common medical test linked to 5% of cancers, study suggests: ‘Use them wisely’

CT scans, or CAT scans, are widely used to get internal images of the body and diagnose dangerous medical conditions, but they could pose a hidden risk. Doctors discuss.

AI system restores speech for paralyzed patients using own voice

April 16, 2025

AI system restores speech for paralyzed patients using own voice

Developed at two California universities, the innovative technology combines brain-computer interfaces with advanced AI to decode neural activity into audible speech.

Soaring Medicare prescription drug prices targeted in Trump's new executive order

April 15, 2025

Soaring Medicare prescription drug prices targeted in Trump's new executive order

The order instructs the Department of Health and Human Services to standardize Medicare payments for prescription drugs no matter where a patient receives treatment.

Top US hospital hit with scathing ad campaign over 'extreme woke' agenda: 'Politics over patients'

April 14, 2025

Top US hospital hit with scathing ad campaign over 'extreme woke' agenda: 'Politics over patients'

The Henry Ford Health system in Michigan is being targeted by a new campaign accusing the organization of promoting a "woke" agenda rather than focusing on patient care.

Artificial intelligence transforms patient care and reduces burnout, physician says

April 13, 2025

Artificial intelligence transforms patient care and reduces burnout, physician says

Across the country, thousands of physicians are using a new form of medical AI called ambient listening. A doctor speaks about the potential benefits for patients and staff.

Lawmakers in deep blue state demand audit over skyrocketing healthcare costs: 'Alarming nature'

April 11, 2025

Lawmakers in deep blue state demand audit over skyrocketing healthcare costs: 'Alarming nature'

A group of California Republican lawmakers is asking for a formal audit of the state’s Medicaid program.

Bernie Sanders scolds CNN during town hall with Anderson Cooper for not talking healthcare

April 10, 2025

Bernie Sanders scolds CNN during town hall with Anderson Cooper for not talking healthcare

CNN's Anderson Cooper and Sen. Bernie Sanders went back and forth on Wednesday as the senator called out CNN and claimed they don't talk about healthcare.

Flu vaccine linked to higher infections, says early research

April 9, 2025

Flu vaccine linked to higher infections, says early research

Is the flu vaccine less effective than hoped? Preliminary Cleveland Clinic research reveals a surprising result among vaccinated healthcare workers, but doctors caution about limitations.

GOP senator turns tables on Dem narrative about Social Security and Medicare: 'Get fraud out of there'

April 9, 2025

GOP senator turns tables on Dem narrative about Social Security and Medicare: 'Get fraud out of there'

Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., responded to accusations from Democrats that Republicans are trying to make cuts to Social Security and Medicare.

Federal judge blocks Biden nursing home staffing mandate

April 9, 2025

Federal judge blocks Biden nursing home staffing mandate

The American Health Care Association is celebrating a victory this week after a federal judge in Texas ruled that a nursing home staffing mandate is unlawful.